Any other Vegan/Vegetarians out there?

Hello! Welcome!

I'm a vegetarian but try as I might, the vegan lifestyle just won't work for me! My breakfasts usually consist of tons of oatmeal, greek yogurt, eggs, toast and COFFEE!

IMO, getting a lot of calories for breakfast isn't a bad thing, it sets you up for your day with energy and keeps you full until lunch. I would try to stay within the 300-450 mark for breakfast.

Here's a great article from apartmentherapy.com about 10 vegan breakfast ideas. It doesn't list calorie content but it's a good start!
http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/veganism/10-vegan-breakfast-ideas-113446

vegetarian here too!! Please feel welcome to friend me.

i am a vegan, too! i usually eat whole grain oatmeal and add wheat germ to it for a breakfast total of about 150 calories.. or i will have fiber one cereal with half a cup of light organic soy milk for a total of about 100 calories for breakfast. you could also get some whole wheat flour and make pancakes and get some of the morning star sausage or bacon

Oooh, thanks for the link Amelia_Atlantic! The Warm and Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa Recipe looks great. I've been meaning to add quinoa to a breakfast routine, this is just the ticket!

I've been a vegetarian since my young teens (26 now), but only a newly transitioned vegan (within the last year). It was a difficult transition for me, to be honest, but it's getting easier as I diversify my recipes.

Unfortunately most of my breakfast ideas aren't very quick and usually require a decent amount of cooking time - so I'm not sure how helpful my suggestions will be! :P I love to cook, so I'll usually get up early enough to have a hot breakfast.

I love tofu scrambles with lots of veggies, french toast (with soy milk & apple butter), whole wheat pancakes with fruit, breakfast burritos (tofu, veggies, hot sauce), crepes with nondairy cream cheese. If I want to make something quick, I'll usually have oatmeal, granola, cereal, or a protein shake.

There is a new vegan cookbook out that should really inspire you. "Appetite for Reduction" by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.
If you don't want to buy it right off, please check your local library to see if they have it or ask them to order it for you.

http://www.theppk.com/books/appetite-for-reduction/

I've been a vegan for almost nine months now. I have oatmeal a lot for breakfast, but I also make tofu scrambles on the weekends (there's a good recipe for this in Isa Chandra Moskowitz's "Vegan Brunch"). I try to bring leftovers for lunch but in a pinch I eat Asmar's Veg Tuna Salad or their Chicken Salad. It's only 105 calories per serving, which is nice. Glad to see that there are vegans on this website!

I make smoothies in the morning, when I have time, using a little bit of orange juice, frozen fruit and a little bit of coconut milk (so delicious brand). By a little, I mean, 1/3 cup. I use 2/3 cup of fruit. Its under 100 calories and satisfies my sweet tooth without being awful for me. Fresh fruit works too, but frozen lasts much longer, and its always on hand.
Vegan Yum Yum is a good blog, although it hasn't been updated in about a year. She put out a cookbook too. Otherwise, I use Supermarket Vegan. The recipes are really easy and really delicious.

I have been a vegetarian for 15 years and I am new to this site.
In response to your breakfast q. I like a whole wheat english muffin with a poached egg. I know its not vegan but thats what I eat when i have it. lol. When Iived in a bigger city I was able to find a vegan product called ener-g egg I believe and it was a great egg substitute, you can also do a tofu scramble for the eggs
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I have been a vegetarian for about 2 years, and have recently went mostly vegan. My husband and I are trying to do full vegan but its a little bit of a transition for us...
For breakfast we have been having green smoothies. We mix leafy greens (about 2-3cups) with water (2-3cups) and berries/fruit(1 apple, 1c berries, 1/2-1c pears, etc. My husband is allergic to banana but I use them in mine sometimes) and we add in flax seeds, chia seeds, coconut oil, sometimes silken tofu and usually some almond milk.
Some other things I made are oatmeal, pita w/ natural nut butters, whole wheat english muffins, multi grain cheerios. We blend our smoothie the night before and in the morning just give it a quick blend before pouring it into cups. We have hard plastic reusable cups (like what a starbucks cold coffee comes in, only harder plastic) so we can just pour the smoothie into cups and take them with us.
I am always looking for more people who are vegetarian/vegan so I might add some people from this thread, and anyone please feel free to add me!

I've been a vegetarian for over three years now. Kudos to you for going vegan! I've always thought vegans have so much willpower. I would have such a hard time giving up dairy products like cheese and ice cream...For breakfast I usually just have a granola bar. I guess it's not a great breakfast, but it's the only thing I can eat in my dorm while I'm getting ready for class. For lunch you could try a whole grain wrap with a ton of veggies! Those are my favorite :]

sounds like me... i am just too attached to my dairy products to give them up! i usually have yogurt with benefibre and granola in the mornings... keeps me full til lunch no problem!

Hey there! I've been vegan for a little over a year, now (started Jan. 3, 2010) and absolutely love it. My favorite breakfast is oatmeal made with steel cut oats, from the FatFree Vegan blog. I like to cook up a batch the night before, so all I have to do is reheat it in the morning. As far as pizzas go, my in-laws like to order Papa Murphy's, so I always have them get a veggie-covered pizza with no cheese for me (the dough is vegan), and I doctor it up with Daiya mozzarella and sometimes I crumble up some Field Roast smoked apple sage "sausage" on top. SO GOOD!

I just picked up a copy of Isa Chandra Moskowitz's "Appetite for Reduction," but haven't had a chance to try out any of the recipes, yet. I'm in love with her "Veganomicon" and "Vegan with a Vengeance" cookbooks.

I'm a big fan of almond milk, since 8oz has 60 calories, whereas most other non-dairy milks seem to have around 120. And as far as giving up ice cream -- psh, I'd never give that up! Let's see, my favorites include TEMPT Chocolate Fudge, Coconut Bliss Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge, Purely Decadent Praline Pecan, and of course there are a ton of delicious sorbets. I like to make my own sorbet, too -- just toss some frozen strawberries, a bit of non-dairy milk (just a bit) and maybe a touch of agave or maple syrup into a food processor, and you have an almost-instant, delicious dessert.

Feel free to add me as a friend. Whether losing weight or going/staying vegan, support is key, and it's great to make new friends.

I've been vegan for three years, and before that I was a vegetarian for a solid four years. I've never really ate meat.

For me, I didn't miss cheese or ice cream, because I found that once I didn't eat them, I didn't miss them! Also, vegan ice cream is pretty badass. It's just like the regular thing! I've never ate vegan cheese, cause I just really haven't missed it! I think that once you come of the dairy and stuff after about two weeks it'll be an old hat.

I'm pretty busy as well, so I take a lot of snacks with me. Clif Bars are great, full of protein and nutrients. The also keep me full for awhile. I also take a lot of fruit with me, such as apples, bananas, and apricots. They can travel pretty well. I occasionally bring nuts to snack on, but they don't keep me as full.

Anywho, I'm a big believer in breakfast. Mine usually ranges from 200 to 400 calories. A great (moderate?) calorie breakfast is some Arrowhead Mills Bear Mush (basically Cream of Wheat), unsweetened silk almond milk (45% of your daily calcium), a half tablespoon of peanut butter for some flavor and a few drops of vanilla stevia. This totals about 220 calories and it's warm and filling and from microwave to belly in just a couple of minutes. Another idea is a serving of Gimmie Lean sausage, with a couple slices sprouted Ezekiel-style bread (it's a complete protein. I love Alvarado St. Bakery's California Style bread) and some Smart Balance Light butter. Add a little leftover chopped mushrooms, onions, and peppers in there and you're good to go for about 300 super-filling calories. Lol. I love breakfast.

I also have a vegan cooking blog if you'd like to check it out. Most of the recipes are quick and easy because I'm a busy girl! It's at: www.sharetheveganlove.blogspot.com, and I can give you a calorie count of any recipe there (even if I don't always post it). GOOD LUCK on your vegan transition!!

Hi,
I am a vegetarian who aspires to be vegan most of the time. Blueberries are relatively low in calories. I try to throw in those for breakfast. I try to stay away from processed soy foods in general. I have unsweetened coconut milk with my morning coffee/ tea. Have you tried stevia for a sweetener? But I do often end up eating an early lunch. For a lot of the time during the rest of the day try to get in those recommended 5-7 (or is it 7-9?) anyway, I try to eat a lot of vegetables. They help fill me up.